Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Commercial Litigation Paralegal
Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid – in-office preferred with flexibility)
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Paralegal to join our Houston team. This individual will play a key role in supporting attorneys on complex litigation matters, including case management, trial preparation, discovery, and client communication. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys in all phases of commercial litigation matters, from inception through trial and appeal.
- Manage case files, organize documents, and maintain case calendars and deadlines.
- Draft, review, and organize discovery requests and responses, including document production and deposition preparation.
- Conduct legal and factual research as needed.
- Assist with trial preparation, including preparation of exhibits, witness lists, and trial binders.
- Coordinate and manage electronic filings in state and federal courts.
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel in a professional manner.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3+ years of commercial litigation paralegal experience (law firm experience preferred).
- Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
- Strong knowledge of state and federal court rules, procedures, and e-filing requirements.
- Proficiency with litigation support software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work on sophisticated commercial litigation matters.
- Collaborative team environment with hands-on attorney interaction.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Hybrid work structure with in-office collaboration.